Fall Open Studios Weekend #1: Art Attack!, California Dreamin’, Open Casket, Open Studios — November 13-15
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:27PM
Northeast Minneapolis Fall Open Studios map above — including artist studio buildings and neighborhood restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops!
Historic open studio tours feature more than 450 artists for fall and holiday inspiration
In Northeast Minneapolis, it’s all art, all the time, with two major destinations presenting significant open studio events right on time for holiday shopping and year-round inspiration. More than 450 artists and about 140 open studios will participate in Art Attack!, California Dreamin’, Open Casket, and associated open studio events Nov. 13-15.
Art Attack! at the Northrup King Building, California Dreamin’ at the California Building, Open Casket at the Casket Arts Building are free and open to the public. All three feature art in a wide variety of disciplines: from painting, printmaking and photography to pottery, mixed media, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, textiles, sculpture and more.
“You don’t have to wait for Art-A-Whirl in May to experience great art. Northeast artists are here year-round, and Art Attack!, California Dreamin’, and Open Casket are standout events. Make a plan to attend this inspiring weekend in our vibrant arts neighborhood this fall!” Anna Becker, executive director of Northeast Minneapolis Art Association (NEMAA)
Additional studio buildings open over the November 13–15 weekend include:
● Q.arma Building (1224 Quincy St. NE) with three floors of art, activities, live music, food, & fun!
● Solar Arts Building (711 15th Ave. NE), featuring dozens of artists showing & selling their wares, plus Indeed Brewing Co. & Pizzeria Lola on the ground floor.
In addition, studio building holiday markets continue in December with a double-open-day on Dec. 12 at:
● Thorp Building (1618-1620 Central Ave. NE), dozens of artist studios & galleries open inside one of the most interesting historic properties in Minneapolis.
● Holland Arts Building East & West (607 & 639 22nd Ave. NE) with two unique buildings of art, coffee, and camaraderie!
Make a weekend of it, see and buy local art, and make sure to visit the many incredible restaurants, breweries, and other establishments while you’re in the neighborhood!
Art Attack!, held annually at the Northrup King Building (1500 Jackson St NE) runs Nov. 13-15 with more than 400 artists and 125 studios participating in three full days of fun, fine art and inspiration for the holidays and beyond.
Dates/Times: Fri., Nov. 13 (5–9 pm), Sat., Nov. 14 (12–8 pm), Sun., Nov. 15 (12–5 pm)
Activities: Meet artists, discover unique treasures for your home, enjoy live art demos, try out an interactive art activity, and don’t forget to grab a bite from one of our food trucks as you wander!
California Dreamin’ is the California Building’s premier open studio event featuring around 50 artists held Nov. 13-15. Visitors are invited to explore six floors of art with more than 40 participating studios and get hands-on with demos and activities — including cutting board classes, jewelry making, sketch booking, clay tower building, and a community painting project. Live music will take place on the first floor, and food and drink will be available from the on-site café, Mojo Coffee Gallery.
Dates/Times: Fri., Nov. 13 (5–9 pm), Sat., Nov. 14 (12–8 pm), Sun., Nov. 15 (12–5 pm) Location: California Building, 2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Activities: Enjoy art classes and demonstrations, live music with Mailroom Music Series, and the on-site cafe Mojo Coffee Gallery.
Open Casket is the Casket Arts Building’s (whose campus includes the main building, plus the Casket Arts Carriage House & NE Sculpture Factory | Gallery) flagship Fall event, with 100+ artists across 50+ studios open for pre-holiday shopping across five floors and the entire block-square campus. Explore the historic buildings, check out live music on the 4th floor Fri/Sat, meet the artists where they work, and shop a wide range of artistic mediums, grab a bite at on-site food trucks, plus visit the Arts District Speakeasy in the basement, with drinks by 45th Parallel Distillery, for the most uniquely fun bar experience in NE Minneapolis!
Dates/Times: Fri., Nov. 13 (5–9 pm), Sat., Nov. 14 (12–8 pm), Sun., Nov. 15 (12–5 pm) Location: Casket Arts Building & Campus, 681 17th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Activities: Enjoy art demonstrations, pre-holiday shopping, and live local music.
